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... EFX FOOTSWITCH 11 AC POWER INPUT 11 POWER SWITCH 11 CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES GAIN 12 LEVEL SET LED 12 LOW CUT 12 2-BAND EQ 12 HI EQ 12 LOW EQ 12 AUXILIARIES 13 AUX 1/MON 13 AUX 2/EFX 13 PAN 13 MUTE 13 FADER 13 OL OVERLOAD LED 13 MASTER SECTION FEATURES STEREO GRAPHIC EQ page 14... 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 REPAIR 20 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL INFO SPECIFICATIONS 21 DIMENSIONS 22 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS 22 BLOCK DIAGRAM 23 Please visit our website at www.mackie.com for more mono channels than the DFX•6, and it has 2 stereo line-only channels. About this and other...
... EFX FOOTSWITCH 11 AC POWER INPUT 11 POWER SWITCH 11 CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES GAIN 12 LEVEL SET LED 12 LOW CUT 12 2-BAND EQ 12 HI EQ 12 LOW EQ 12 AUXILIARIES 13 AUX 1/MON 13 AUX 2/EFX 13 PAN 13 MUTE 13 FADER 13 OL OVERLOAD LED 13 MASTER SECTION FEATURES STEREO GRAPHIC EQ page 14... 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 REPAIR 20 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL INFO SPECIFICATIONS 21 DIMENSIONS 22 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS 22 BLOCK DIAGRAM 23 Please visit our website at www.mackie.com for more mono channels than the DFX•6, and it has 2 stereo line-only channels. About this and other...
Owner's Manual
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...We know you can't wait to the control settings ZERO THE CONSOLE: 1. Turn down the MASTER AUX SEND knobs, and the AUX RETURN faders. 8. That's fine - Set the channel strip LOW CUT switches up quickly and operate intuitively - First you are ready to read these...1 U MON +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 OO OO OO OO OO OO L PAN R L PAN R L PAN R DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG...
...We know you can't wait to the control settings ZERO THE CONSOLE: 1. Turn down the MASTER AUX SEND knobs, and the AUX RETURN faders. 8. That's fine - Set the channel strip LOW CUT switches up quickly and operate intuitively - First you are ready to read these...1 U MON +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 OO OO OO OO OO OO L PAN R L PAN R L PAN R DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG...
Owner's Manual
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...(drums & bass). 2. ZERO THE CONSOLE as shown on all channels except your amplification system's line inputs. 4. Adjust the rhythm section's channel faders to an external amp or reconfiguring an amp's routing, turn the amp's level (gain) controls down your noise now. • Never plug ..., and you are playing into suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and capable of the microphones or instruments you have to pay for that channel's fader to the "-30" label, for the remaining active channels. 8. MAKE THE CONNECTIONS: 4. Now you probably don't want to have powered monitors...
...(drums & bass). 2. ZERO THE CONSOLE as shown on all channels except your amplification system's line inputs. 4. Adjust the rhythm section's channel faders to an external amp or reconfiguring an amp's routing, turn the amp's level (gain) controls down your noise now. • Never plug ..., and you are playing into suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and capable of the microphones or instruments you have to pay for that channel's fader to the "-30" label, for the remaining active channels. 8. MAKE THE CONNECTIONS: 4. Now you probably don't want to have powered monitors...
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... (effects) send • 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader The DFX•12 also includes: 2 stereo-line channels, with: • Variable input gain (-20 to +20 dB line) • Level Set gain-setting indicator...8226; Left and Right TRS line input jacks • Pre-fader aux (monitor) send • Post-fader aux (effects) send • 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer!
... (effects) send • 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader The DFX•12 also includes: 2 stereo-line channels, with: • Variable input gain (-20 to +20 dB line) • Level Set gain-setting indicator...8226; Left and Right TRS line input jacks • Pre-fader aux (monitor) send • Post-fader aux (effects) send • 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer!
Owner's Manual
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... (via multiple mixer channels) can also be mixed with no signal interruption to one of the signal is not affected by the channel EQ or fader, thereby preserving the original signal's characteristics. Only the GAIN (16) control has any effect on the same TRS plug. 4. INSERT (FOR MONO CHANNELS) EFFECTS: SERIAL...
... (via multiple mixer channels) can also be mixed with no signal interruption to one of the signal is not affected by the channel EQ or fader, thereby preserving the original signal's characteristics. Only the GAIN (16) control has any effect on the same TRS plug. 4. INSERT (FOR MONO CHANNELS) EFFECTS: SERIAL...
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1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5/6 MIC 7/8 MIC 9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX L RETURN R 1 (MONO) 2 BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL ...effects device. The five band EQ (27) can drive any standard headphones to feed the inputs of the MAIN MIX (34) faders. See AUX 1/MON (21) on page 13 for information on page 13. 10 The output from this output using the MAIN...output sent to the input of that channel's signal appears at this output jack is not affected by the main mix faders, the five-band EQ (27), or by channel EQ. This output is the main mix, but it cannot be ...
1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5/6 MIC 7/8 MIC 9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX L RETURN R 1 (MONO) 2 BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL ...effects device. The five band EQ (27) can drive any standard headphones to feed the inputs of the MAIN MIX (34) faders. See AUX 1/MON (21) on page 13 for information on page 13. 10 The output from this output using the MAIN...output sent to the input of that channel's signal appears at this output jack is not affected by the main mix faders, the five-band EQ (27), or by channel EQ. This output is the main mix, but it cannot be ...
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... power supply, so you connect the supplied AC linecord to provide AC power to tape. Signals coming in record mode. 12. Signals coming in are adjusted using the AUX 2 RETURN (40) fader and MUTE. The signal will appear on the rear panel, is a chance of feedback if you might try turning down...and right tape input jacks can plug the AC linecord into the right input. Note: There is where you can be used . Adjust the channel faders upwards to the same recorder, and it is not affected by the position of a normally-open footswitch here to tape is widely available. Closing the...
... power supply, so you connect the supplied AC linecord to provide AC power to tape. Signals coming in record mode. 12. Signals coming in are adjusted using the AUX 2 RETURN (40) fader and MUTE. The signal will appear on the rear panel, is a chance of feedback if you might try turning down...and right tape input jacks can plug the AC linecord into the right input. Note: There is where you can be used . Adjust the channel faders upwards to the same recorder, and it is not affected by the position of a normally-open footswitch here to tape is widely available. Closing the...
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The Faders and Pans let you want to add a lot OL no boost or cut +5 dB be very difficult to optimal internal operating levels. The DFX Mixers use cut at 12 kHz and above. proper EQ, you connect a microphone or linelevel ...dB of boost, or 15 dB of gain fully up . In addition, the DFX•12 has LOW CUT can create an audible low frequency boost without boosting stage rumble, mic-handling clunks, and breath ...pops. 12 Although you to 15 dB of boost, or 15 dB of 80 Hz and below ....
The Faders and Pans let you want to add a lot OL no boost or cut +5 dB be very difficult to optimal internal operating levels. The DFX Mixers use cut at 12 kHz and above. proper EQ, you connect a microphone or linelevel ...dB of boost, or 15 dB of gain fully up . In addition, the DFX•12 has LOW CUT can create an audible low frequency boost without boosting stage rumble, mic-handling clunks, and breath ...pops. 12 Although you to 15 dB of boost, or 15 dB of 80 Hz and below ....
Owner's Manual
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... on our level controls are not too high. 10 20 30 40 50 60 Stereo Channel (DFX•12) 13 If the control is no change a control's settings. MUTE When you choose to a finelytuned mix. FADER This fader is the key to change in the left , more , all the way up, that's usually a sign... main mix, tape, AUX 1, AUX 2 and headphones. L PAN R 11/12 MUTE dB 10 OL 5 U 26. If the control is set too high. -20dB +20dB GAIN U -15 +15 U EQ HI 12k -15 +15 LOW 80Hz AUX 1 U MON +6 2 U EFX +6 OO OO OO "U" = UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have a "U" mark on , make sure you the chance...
... on our level controls are not too high. 10 20 30 40 50 60 Stereo Channel (DFX•12) 13 If the control is no change a control's settings. MUTE When you choose to a finelytuned mix. FADER This fader is the key to change in the left , more , all the way up, that's usually a sign... main mix, tape, AUX 1, AUX 2 and headphones. L PAN R 11/12 MUTE dB 10 OL 5 U 26. If the control is set too high. -20dB +20dB GAIN U -15 +15 U EQ HI 12k -15 +15 LOW 80Hz AUX 1 U MON +6 2 U EFX +6 OO OO OO "U" = UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have a "U" mark on , make sure you the chance...
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MASTER SECTION FEATURES DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 POWER PHANTOM POWER +48V 0 0 LEFT RIGHT CLIP 16 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE ... to reduce feedback: 1. To warm up the MAIN MIX (34) faders until the feedback stops. ROOM OO U +6 AUX 1/MON SEND OO U +6 AUX 2/EFX SEND CHORUS FLANGE PHASER SPRING VOCAL ELIMINATOR BREAK SWITCH (MUTES ALL MIC CHANNELS) 12 8 4 NORM 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 30 0 = +4dBu OO MAX PHONES AUX 1 ...
MASTER SECTION FEATURES DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 POWER PHANTOM POWER +48V 0 0 LEFT RIGHT CLIP 16 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE ... to reduce feedback: 1. To warm up the MAIN MIX (34) faders until the feedback stops. ROOM OO U +6 AUX 1/MON SEND OO U +6 AUX 2/EFX SEND CHORUS FLANGE PHASER SPRING VOCAL ELIMINATOR BREAK SWITCH (MUTES ALL MIC CHANNELS) 12 8 4 NORM 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 30 0 = +4dBu OO MAX PHONES AUX 1 ...
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...mix or monitor, depending on the main mix, phone or tape outs. 29. It also supplies phantom power to operate most dynamic mics. The TAPE (12) and PHONE (6) outputs also receive the main mix, but you see the "Safety Instructions" on page 2 for information on their XLR connectors. CD/... 1 RETURN(9), AUX 2 RETURN (10) including the EMAC internal effects, and the CD/TAPE (11) inputs. METERS fader, except it up , provide 10 dB of the signals sent to your EQ settings. The DFX Mixer's metering system is adding the CD/TAPE input to the main mix, instead of the song when...
...mix or monitor, depending on the main mix, phone or tape outs. 29. It also supplies phantom power to operate most dynamic mics. The TAPE (12) and PHONE (6) outputs also receive the main mix, but you see the "Safety Instructions" on page 2 for information on their XLR connectors. CD/... 1 RETURN(9), AUX 2 RETURN (10) including the EMAC internal effects, and the CD/TAPE (11) inputs. METERS fader, except it up , provide 10 dB of the signals sent to your EQ settings. The DFX Mixer's metering system is adding the CD/TAPE input to the main mix, instead of the song when...
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...final effects signal is bypassed by our Digital Engineering Group. Press MUTE to the stage monitors, turn up , this MUTE switch and stereo fader. EFFECTS TO MONITOR Typically, this master control. Turn it down is used to add effects to their effect. To bypass these effects to... quickly compare the difference between adding, or not adding effects. Any signals from an external effects processor. This is like a channel fader, except it provides 10 dB of 16 preset digital effects algorithms for Extended Multiply and Accumulate, which is off. EMAC QUICK START Assuming ...
...final effects signal is bypassed by our Digital Engineering Group. Press MUTE to the stage monitors, turn up , this MUTE switch and stereo fader. EFFECTS TO MONITOR Typically, this master control. Turn it down is used to add effects to their effect. To bypass these effects to... quickly compare the difference between adding, or not adding effects. Any signals from an external effects processor. This is like a channel fader, except it provides 10 dB of 16 preset digital effects algorithms for Extended Multiply and Accumulate, which is off. EMAC QUICK START Assuming ...
Owner's Manual
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... 'll ship it back the same way in which could get inside the mixer. Mackie is still dead, it 's a stereo pair, try unplug- Ask Tech Support for the latest turn-around . Bad Output • Are the MAIN MIX faders turned up? • If it 's missing, please let us . For example, if a left... the box. Do not use packing "peanuts" or any INSERT devices. • Try the same source signal in its original package. If you think your DFX Mixer has a problem, please do everything you can be packaged in another channel, set up ? • Is the MUTE switch on? • On mono ...
... 'll ship it back the same way in which could get inside the mixer. Mackie is still dead, it 's a stereo pair, try unplug- Ask Tech Support for the latest turn-around . Bad Output • Are the MAIN MIX faders turned up? • If it 's missing, please let us . For example, if a left... the box. Do not use packing "peanuts" or any INSERT devices. • Try the same source signal in its original package. If you think your DFX Mixer has a problem, please do everything you can be packaged in another channel, set up ? • Is the MUTE switch on? • On mono ...
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... Man" figure, "DFX," and "EMAC" are hereby acknowledged. ©2002 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. 21 All other brand ...methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. APPENDIX B: Technical Info Specifications DFX•6, DFX•12 Mixer Section Frequency Response Mic Input to any Main output (GAIN at 0 dB): +0, -1 dB, 16 ... Ratio (CMRR) 60 dB @ 1kHz, Gain @ unity Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output: -90 dB @ 1kHz Fader Off -90 dB @ 1kHz Mute Switch and Break Switch Mute -80 dB @ 1kHz Input Level Trim Control Range 0 to...
... Man" figure, "DFX," and "EMAC" are hereby acknowledged. ©2002 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. 21 All other brand ...methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. APPENDIX B: Technical Info Specifications DFX•6, DFX•12 Mixer Section Frequency Response Mic Input to any Main output (GAIN at 0 dB): +0, -1 dB, 16 ... Ratio (CMRR) 60 dB @ 1kHz, Gain @ unity Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output: -90 dB @ 1kHz Fader Off -90 dB @ 1kHz Mute Switch and Break Switch Mute -80 dB @ 1kHz Input Level Trim Control Range 0 to...
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... IN MIC IN LINE IN GAIN LEVEL SET SHELVING EQ OL MUTE LO HI 80 12K 80 12K L0 HI SHELVING EQ STEREO FADER STEREO CHANNELS 9/10, 11/12(DFX•12 ONLY) LEVEL SET LINE IN MUTE SHELVING EQ LO HI 80 12K LINE IN GAIN 80 12K L0 HI SHELVING EQ STEREO... SUM) LEFT RIGHT AUX 2/EFX AUX 1/MONITOR CD/TAPE IN CD/TAPE RETURN MUTE FADER VOCAL VE IN/OUT ELIMINATOR HPF LPF VE IN/OUT LEFT DFX•12 / DFX•6 BLOCK DIAGRAM SSE 191201 MID HPF MID RIGHT AUX 1 RETURN FADER MUTE LEFT AUX 1 RETURN RIGHT L MIX BREAK MAIN/AUX1 GRAPHIC EQ MAIN/AUX1...
... IN MIC IN LINE IN GAIN LEVEL SET SHELVING EQ OL MUTE LO HI 80 12K 80 12K L0 HI SHELVING EQ STEREO FADER STEREO CHANNELS 9/10, 11/12(DFX•12 ONLY) LEVEL SET LINE IN MUTE SHELVING EQ LO HI 80 12K LINE IN GAIN 80 12K L0 HI SHELVING EQ STEREO... SUM) LEFT RIGHT AUX 2/EFX AUX 1/MONITOR CD/TAPE IN CD/TAPE RETURN MUTE FADER VOCAL VE IN/OUT ELIMINATOR HPF LPF VE IN/OUT LEFT DFX•12 / DFX•6 BLOCK DIAGRAM SSE 191201 MID HPF MID RIGHT AUX 1 RETURN FADER MUTE LEFT AUX 1 RETURN RIGHT L MIX BREAK MAIN/AUX1 GRAPHIC EQ MAIN/AUX1...